1. What is The Tianjin Juilliard School? 
The Tianjin Juilliard School is a branch campus of The Juilliard School located in Tianjin, China.

2. When will The Tianjin Juilliard School open?
The School’s Pre-College program opened in the fall of 2019. The School’s Graduate Studies programs launches in the fall of 2020, coinciding with the official opening of the new building.

3. Why did The Juilliard School choose to launch its branch campus in Tianjin?
From fascinating international architecture to scenic riverscapes, Tianjin has over 600 years of history and cultural heritage to be explored. Students at The Tianjin Juilliard School have the opportunity to expand their understanding of the world while writing a new chapter for the arts in Asia. Learn more about Tianjin here. 

4. What programs are offered at The Tianjin Juilliard School? 
The Tianjin Juilliard School has a Graduate Studies Division offering an U.S.- accredited Master of Music degree from The Juilliard School in three majors: orchestral studies, chamber music, and collaborative piano. There is a dual-degree program offered to Master of Music students. 
The Pre-College offers a comprehensive, conservatory-style music program on Saturdays. 
The Public Education division serves the general public through a variety of exciting and innovative music programs and projects exemplifying Tianjin Juilliard’s educational values and approach to developing well-rounded musicians and music learners. 
The Continuing Education division offers a wide range of programs for professional and pre-professional musicians and music teachers, including professional development workshops, teacher certification courses, and other resources to support teacher training and career development.

5. Who can apply for the dual-degree program?
Master of Music students enrolled at the Tianjin Conservatory of Music are eligible to apply to the dual-degree Program, a collaboration between The Tianjin Juilliard School and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. This unique opportunity consists of study at Tianjin Conservatory and two years of study at Tianjin Juilliard. Students who successfully complete the program earn a Master's degree from The Juilliard School in New York and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music. Learn more about the dual-degree program here. 

6. Who teaches at The Tianjin Juilliard School?
The Tianjin Juilliard School’s resident faculty is made up of esteemed teachers and performers from around the world. World-renowned conductors will come to lead intensive rehearsals and orchestral concerts. Visiting faculty from the New York campus will come to Tianjin to teach master classes, and to engage in recurring residencies and longer-term projects. Students will also have opportunities to study with guest artists from peer institutions.

7. Will there be student exchange programs between the two schools?
Although faculty and visiting artists will travel between the New York and Tianjin campuses, there will not be any formal student exchange programs at this time. However, there will be project based performance exchanges between the two campuses.

8. What kind of performances and community projects will The Tianjin Juilliard School offer? 
The Tianjin Juilliard School launched the Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble’s inaugural 2019-20 season of performances last fall. The Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble is a mixed-instrument ensemble composed of distinguished Tianjin Juilliard resident faculty members. The School plans to offer public performances starting in the fall of 2020 on its campus. Tickets to these performances will be available to the public for free or at a very low cost. When the school reaches its full enrollment, there can be over 100 performances every year presented in the 687-seat concert hall, 299-seat recital hall, and 250-seat black box theater. 

9. How is The Tianjin Juilliard School connected to The Tianjin Conservatory of Music?
The Tianjin Conservatory of Music is a the educational partner of The Tianjin Juilliard School.

10. Will The Tianjin Juilliard School have dance and drama programs in the future?
There are no plans to expand into dance and drama at this time. However, this may be reassessed in the future.

11. Where can I find information about job openings at The Tianjin Juilliard School?
The Tianjin Juilliard School's Job Openings page includes listings for open positions at The Tianjin Juilliard School.

12. Where  can I go for Chinese-language information about The Tianjin Juilliard School?
Information about The Tianjin Juilliard School is available in Chinese through the website, via Tianjin Juilliard’s WeChat site (WeChat channel: 天津茱莉亚)、Weibo (Weibo channel: 天津茱莉亚学院) and Toutiao (Toutiao channel : 天津茱莉亚学院).

13. Is The Tianjin Juilliard School a full-time school? 
The Master of Music degree program is a two-year, full-time accredited graduate program. The Pre-College, Public, and Continuing Education programs are part-time, non-degree-granting programs.

14.   Will The Tianjin Juilliard School offer courses and degrees at the undergraduate level?
There are no plans to offer undergraduate courses and degrees at this time. However, this may be reassessed in the future.

15. What performance opportunities will be made available?

Students at The Tianjin Juilliard School will have numerous opportunities to perform, both on campus and with partner organizations throughout China and beyond. Students will perform in orchestra, small and large-scale mixed ensembles, chamber music groups, side-by-side with resident faculty, and in project-based residencies with visiting faculty and guest artists.

16. What other learning opportunities will be made available at The Tianjin Juilliard School? 
In addition to Graduate Studies and Pre-College programs, The Tianjin Juilliard School offers a Public Education division, Continuing Education division (professional development for music educators), public performances, and exhibits. The campus will also house Juilliard Imagination, an innovative learning environment featuring interactive exhibitions.

17. What are the tuition rates?
The 2020-2021 Graduate Studies tuition is 200,000 RMB for Chinese nationals and 343,000 RMB for international students (USD amount dependent on exchange rate, please see website for more detailed information). Pre-College tuition is 92,000 RMB.

18. Will scholarships be offered?
The Tianjin Juilliard School offers merit-based and need-influenced scholarship, including a full-tuition  . Fellowship consideration will be based on the Graduate Studies application, a selective audition process, prior musical and academic achievement, and extraordinary potential for leadership in the field. Scholarship decisions will be made by the Tianjin Juilliard Scholarship Committee after admission to The Tianjin Juilliard School. 

19. Is there housing for students? 
Yes. The school will offer residential housing for graduate students.

20. What programs will be offered?
The Tianjin Juilliard School will offer a U.S.-accredited Master of Music (MM) degree with majors in orchestral studies, chamber music, and collaborative piano. These programs are unique to the Tianjin Juilliard branch campus and meet a growing need in the region for performing artists trained in collaborative musicianship.

21. Will I have weekly private lessons with a resident faculty member?
Students in the Master of Music degree program will have weekly private lessons with a teacher on their instrument.  This private study will be supplemented by frequent coaching and opportunities to work with visiting faculty and guest artists.

22. How do the degree programs at The Juilliard School in New York differ from those in Tianjin?
The Juilliard School in New York offers degree programs in dance (BFA), drama (BFA and MFA), and music (BM, MM, DMA, GD, and AD). The Tianjin Juilliard School will initially offer a Master of Music degree with majors in orchestral studies, chamber music, and collaborative piano.

23. How are the degrees offered by The Tianjin Juilliard School accredited?
The Tianjin Juilliard School’s Graduate programs are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, in line with the New York campus. The degrees are recognized by the Ministry of Education in China.

24. When can I apply for the master’s program? 
Fall 2021 applications open September 1. Live auditions are held in Tianjin and New York City. For the 2020-2021 admission cycle, a combination of final audition recordings and Zoom interview will be accepted in lieu of a live audition for applicants who are unable to audition live at these locations.

25. How long will it take to complete a master’s program at The Tianjin Juilliard School?
The master’s program will require two years of full-time study.

26. What is the language of instructions for the Graduate Studies program?
Classes are taught in English. Applicants are required to submit proof of English language proficiency if English is not their native language.

27. What courses will be offered in Graduate Studies?
Course descriptions will be posted on the website each semester. Please continue to check this site for updates.

28. What are the requirements for applying to the Master of Music program?
Musicians who have completed a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply to the MM program. Musicians are also eligible to apply for a second master’s degree at Tianjin Juilliard if their existing master’s degree is different from the one offered by our program. All instruction is in English, therefore proficiency in the English language is required. Students must complete an application and provide required supplemental materials, including a prescreening recording. The prescreening requirement will be waived for current Juilliard College students. Please continue to check the Admissions section for updates on application procedures and audition repertoire. 

29. Will students in Tianjin be affiliated with The Juilliard School in New York?
Students who complete the master’s program in Tianjin will be alumni of The Juilliard School, with an accredited Juilliard degree.

30. If I attend The Tianjin Juilliard School, will I be able to transfer to The Juilliard School?
No, students may not transfer between Tianjin Juilliard and Juilliard in either direction. Tianjin Juilliard alumni are welcome to audition to attend Juilliard for a new program after completing the Master of Music at Tianjin Juilliard. If a student opts to exit Tianjin Juilliard before completion of her/his program to attend Juilliard, s/he would not be able to transfer completed Tianjin Juilliard credits.

31. Will I get priority for admission consideration for The Juilliard School in New York if I attend The Tianjin Juilliard School?
Juilliard’s audition process requires each applicant to undergo the same artistic assessment by faculty in order to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

32. When will the application for the Pre-College program open?
The application for the Pre-College opens the fall before enrollment. Please check the Pre-College section for the latest updates.

33. Where will Pre-College classes be held?
Starting in the fall of 2020, the Pre-College and Graduate Studies will be held at our permanent campus in Binhai, Tianjin.

34. What is the enrollment process for the Pre-College program?
The Pre-College program in Tianjin admits students ages 8 to 18 through a competitive application and audition process. All applicants are required to submit a prescreening recording. Selected applicants will be invited to a live audition. Please continue to check the website for more information about application procedures and audition dates.

35. What is the language of instruction for the Pre-College Program?
Classes are taught bilingually in English and Chinese. Applicants are required to submit proof of English language proficiency if English is not their native language.

36. How can I apply to the Pre-College program?
Please visit our website for application information, or learn more about the program by emailing us at  admissions.pc@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn. 

37. What are the benefits of enrolling in the Pre-College program?
As with the Pre-College program at the New York campus, the Pre-College program at The Tianjin Juilliard School offers a comprehensive conservatory-style Saturday music program for advanced pre-college students. The program aims to prepare students for music study at the college level.

38. How many students will be admitted into this program?
We anticipate a full enrollment of 200 students in the Pre-College program by 2022.

39.  Is there a training program for students who are advanor intermediate   not as advanced as the Pre-College?
In Fall 2020, the Tianjin Juilliard School will launch its Music Development Program as part of the Public Education division. The MDP is an instrumental training program for students of an advanced beginner or intermediate level. There is also a youth chorus for talented students ages 5-12.

40. What Public Education programs does the School offer?
The School has a Public Education division that offers non-degree coursework and community-based programs.  The division serves the general public through a variety of exciting and innovative music programs and projects exemplifying Tianjin Juilliard’s educational values and approach to developing well-rounded musicians and music learners.  

41. What are the differences between the Music Development Program and the Pre-College? 
The Music Development Program faculty is an internationally-minded group of teachers auditioned, interviewed, and endorsed by the Tianjin Juilliard resident faculty. 

42. What Continuing Education Programs does the School offer?
The School also has a Continuing Education division that offers a wide range of programs for professional and pre-professional musicians and music teachers, including professional development workshops, teacher certification courses, and other resources to support teacher training and career development.